Is it humane to cull in this situation?

[Eblo]

Hi all. I am devastated to ask this. I have a silkie who has had a prolapse for over two months. She is in with the flock and no one is messing with her. She seems to be just dealing with it. I did have her isolated too but she is happy with them.

I have tried EVERYTHING before posting this. It seemed to have stayed in for about a week before coming out again. I give her baths every day and treat her, but still she is poopy and uncomfortable. I will post a pick if you need, but just know it’s very It just won’t stay in.

Do I let her continue this way? Is her quality of life too diminished? It is hard to keep up with, but I will if anyone thinks I should. She sometimes picks around it but I can’t tell if she is in pain. Please let me know what you would do. My neighbor has offered to cull her, as I have never done it. All my birds are pets only.

Thank you for your advice-

 

[casportpony]

Can you post a picture of the prolapse?

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

Yes a picture is really the only way we can help

 

[Isadora]

It can often be hard to tell when chickens are in pain because they're prey animals and by nature mask or hide their pain as well as possible until it's unbearable.
I do live on a homestead and my chickens aren't pets even though we enjoy them, so I approach these types of things very practically. I know I wouldn't personally fight for over 2 months to fix a prolapse that didn't seem to get any better. But, as other people have mentioned, a picture of the severity would help us help you Make a decision.
But I did want you to know that if you do decide to call her, it's not inhumane. It's you making the best decision for your chicken that you can. Sometimes we try our best and it's beyond our control.

 

[Eblo]

Can you post a picture of the prolapse?

Sorry I just saw this! I will take a pic today and post. Thanks for your response

 

[Eblo]

Update for everyone who so kindly responded. Amazingly, her prolapse has gone back into her. This is the second time it has happened. I am going to watch her closely. I may refresh this thread if it happens again and photo. Thank you all so much!

 

[Eggcessive]

Do you feed layer feed and have crushed oyster shell a available in a separate container from food, to give extra calcium? That can help if her prolapses are caused by low calcium. If she has another, you can give a human calcium citrate with vitamin d to help.

 

[Eblo]

Do you feed layer feed and have crushed oyster shell a available in a separate container from food, to give extra calcium? That can help if her prolapses are caused by low calcium. If she has another, you can give a human calcium citrate with vitamin d to help.

I do! But I will more often now- thanks!